The Hurry-Stop Syndrome
This editorial was the last Chalkboard editorial Shawn Olson wrote for the Columbus Messenger.
The other end of life
An emotional editorial by Shawn Olson about old age originally printed in the Messenger.
Empty is as full as it gets
Humorous piece by Shawn Olson about cars, originally printed in the Columbus Messenger.
Columbus Zoo
Photos of various animals at the Columbus Zoo.
The Phantom Dollar
Essay on American debt, credit abuse and the lies of economicists and politicians.
The idea of love
A philosophical look at the human emotion of love, originally printed in the Messenger.
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
Using the Internet
This editorial on education was printed as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.